By Brad Heath, Julia Harte and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters
Photo: Brendan Smialowski / AFP
Lutnick planned a visit to Epstein's island in 2012, emails show
Files include 'extensive' redactions
Justice official says this is the final batch of Epstein releases
Congress passed a law requiring the release of all Epstein-related records
The US Justice Department has published millions of new files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that showed Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's commerce secretary, apparently visited Epstein's private island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties.
In another set of emails, billionaire and former Trump adviser Elon Musk asked whether Epstein was planning any parties, but declined an invitation to visit the island.
In a reflection of the elite circles Epstein inhabited, the documents included mentions of many prominent figures in politics, business and entertainment, including Trump himself, who was friends with Epstein years before his crimes came to light.
For instance,
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